Mirror Neurons Impacting On Empathy Through Storytelling
Keywords:
Behavior, Empathy, Mirror neurons, StorytellingAbstract
This paper reports documentary research on the impact of storytelling in mirror neuron upgrowth regarding empathy in the primary educational context. The study aimed at exploring the relationship between mirror neurons and behavior to explain how storytelling might contribute to developing empathy by describing the main elements encompassed within emotions developmental theory. The state of the art was the basis to compare and analyze how different relations emerge from empathy and mirror neurons. Evidence showed that mirror neurons were linked to the process of empathy-building strengthening students' understanding of other people's feelings. Also, through storytelling, literature must be introduced at an early age not only to develop thinking skills but also abstract aspects related to behavior. In sum, empathy is a skill that needs to be promoted to prepare primary students to create a peaceful and respectful environment in which they become aware of emotional intelligence to face daily challenges.
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